Bryson smiled at Hannah’s gesture.


    “So, you’re conceding for my sake?”


    “Don’t be so full of yourself,” Hannah replied, ncing at him.


    “I just want to avoid unnecessary drama.


    ”


    They all eventually convened in the mediation room, apanied by their respectivewyers.


    An uneasy silence filled the room as neither side spoke up.


    It was Rex Archer, Victoria’s father, who broke the silence, lighting a cigarette and speaking slowly.


    “Mr.


    Mitchell, I understand your influence in Valmere.


    I’m not here to shift me for my daughter’s actions.


    Let’s get to the point.


    What are your terms for a settlement?”


    Hannah remained silent, choosing not to get involved.


    Bryson, his fingers tapping on the table, replied, “I don’t need money.


    I just want an apology.


    That’s not unreasonable, is it?”


    Rex was taken aback by Bryson’s request.


    He looked to hiswyer for confirmation before extinguishing his cigarette.


    “Fair enough.


    She did wrong, so she should face consequences.


    ”


    Bryson continued, “She should write an apology letter, record an apology video, post it on the school forum, and pin it to the top.


    Is that okay?”


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    Rex knew his daughter’s stubborn nature; convincing her to apologize would be challenging, let alone publicly.


    His expression darkened.


    “That’s excessive.


    ”


    “Is that too much to ask?”


    Bryson raised his hand, and thewyer promptly sent the screenshots and videos of the forum to Rex.


    “Why didn’t she consider it excessive when she posted these rumors online?”


    Rex, who had a vague understanding of the situation before, was surprised by the magnitude of the issue.


    He exchanged a nce with hiswyer, who spoke on his behalf, “This incident has had a significant impact on the Mitchell Group, and we are prepared to paypensation for the emotional distress caused.


    Mr.


    Mitchell, if you propose a reasonable amount, my client is willing toply.


    ”


    Bryson shifted in his seat, resting his chin on his hand.


    “I’ve made it clear from the start that I don’tck money.


    ”


    Rex sneered, “Are you sure you don’t youck money, Mr.


    Mitchell? I’ve heard the Mitchell Group is facing financial troubles, with stock prices plummeting.


    Are you sure money isn’t an issue?”


    Bryson found amusement in Rex’s words.


    He met Rex’s gaze with a steady look.


    “Perhaps the Mitchell Group is facing financial challenges, but I am not.


    The Mitchell Group and I are separate entities.


    Besides, even if the Mitchell Group is short on funds, what difference would yourpensation make?”


    Bryson’s pointed remark visibly unsettled Rex.


    “What are you suggesting then?” Rex’s tone turned colder, his patience wearing thin.


    Bryson shrugged nonchntly.


    “That’s my only request.


    If you agree to it, we can sign a memorandum of understanding immediately.


    If not, then there’s nothing more to discuss.


    ”


    Rex hesitated, ncing at hiswyer, who appeared equally serious.